An angel walks into a school... and actually helps instead of causing chaos? Miracles do happen.
Angela the angel takes on the role of a temporary school counselor. Working alongside junior high school principal Bruce Banks, she intervenes in the life of a troubled student Cody Grier who is struggling with the tragic loss of his mother.
Acting
Jill Scott's warmth anchors every scene she's in.
Writing
Surprisingly nuanced grief portrayal for TV movie territory.
Director
Stacey K. Black
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This reboots the 1984-1989 Michael Landon series, swapping a male angel for Jill Scott's grounded, maternal presence — a deliberate modernization of divine masculinity.
The 88-minute runtime is identical to typical 1980s episode blocks with commercials removed, a nostalgic constraint baked into the format.
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